State of Alabama

06/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/18/2026 14:43

Follow-Up to June 15, 2026 ALERT - Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy Diagnostic Requirements

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TO: Pediatric Physicians & Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP)

RE: Follow-Up to June 15, 2026 ALERT - Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy Diagnostic Requirements

The Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid) is issuing this ALERT as a follow-up to the June 15, 2026, ALERT titled "Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy Diagnostic Requirements."

Medicaid is pausing implementation related to the July 1, 2026, deadline discussed in the ALERT.

Medicaid will be issuing additional guidance and clarity on this issue. It should be noted this pause does not change the requirement that billing be performed in accordance with Medicaid's rules, regulations and billing manual.

Additional guidance will be provided as it becomes available. Questions regarding this ALERT may be emailed to [email protected] .

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